US Forest Service

Learn about camping and boondocking in national forests and grasslands.

Wolf Creek Dispersed Campground, Markleeville, CA

Wolf Creek Dispersed Campground is a free, boondocking area offered by Humboldt-Toiyabe National Forest. It's only amenities are a set of vault toilets, otherwise you're on your own with trash, tables, or campfire. There's enough room here for five to six campers, including small to medium-sized trailers.

San Juan Campground, Austin, NV

San Juan Campground is a free, dispersed camping area offered by Humboldt-Toiyabe National Forest. It's intended for small 4WD vehicles, like jeeps, vans, and pickup trucks. Small trailers can get in there, but nothing over 16 feet, and you'll want high clearance. There are picnic tables, but no fire rings, vault toilets, or trash cans.